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(from left) Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, Phil Chen and Alan Gratzer in the studio for Star Fleet Project. Note Ed and Phil’s axe swap.

“I Kind of Stole Ed...And That Wasn’t Something That Happened Very Often”: Brian May Expounds on Eddie Van Halen’s Role in the Fabled ‘Star Fleet Project’

By Gary Graff published 26 September 23

As he releases his expanded ‘Star Fleet Project’ box set, the guitarist reveals his thoughts on EVH, the future of Queen, and the dangers AI poses for music in the coming year

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